How it Works

Des Moines BCycle is world class Bike Share system that features over 120 bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year in Downtown Des Moines. There is no better way to experience a neighborhood than on a bicycle! Des Moines BCycle gives you access to all of Des Moines has to offer!

Buy a Pass

Des Moines BCycle offers Single Trips available directly at the stations. Credit card required.

30 Day and Annual Memberships are available online and on the mobile app. Credit card and registration required.

Checkout a Bike

Make sure to inspect the bike before checkout. Check for flat tires, squeeze both brake levers and adjust the seat height.

Use the kiosk screen

Choose your bike and complete your transaction using the kiosk touch-screen. When prompted enter the dock number of the bike your wish to checkout. If you are a 30 Day or Annual member and do not have your card, you can still get a bike by verifying your identity at the kiosk.

Use the BCycle mobile app

Download the BCycle mobile app and create and account. Puchase a membership and checkout a bike directly on your mobile device.

Go for a Ride

Ride cool, be safe

Strap on your helmet and go! Yield to pedesrians. Obey traffic signals. Always ride in the direction of the traffic. Be smart and allway follow the rules of the road.

Where will you go?

Ride to work, get some fresh air, grab some lunch, explore. Go where you want, when you want!

Return to any Station

Pick a station, any station

Re-dock
Return your bike to any B-station by rolling it into an available dock. You will see a flashing green light and hear the dock beep three times to confirm it’s been properly locked. You're done!

Station full?

Follow the instructions at the station kiosk to extend your time for an additional 15 minutes so you can
locate a nearby station with available docks.

Pro tip: check the before you ride to make sure the station you are going to has space available.

Use the BCycle app for easy navigation

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How it Works

Purchase a membership.
1. Des Moines BCycle offers checkouts via the BCycle mobile app or at the station screens. 30-day and Annual memberships are available on our website.
Choose a bike.
Please note, it is a good idea to inspect the bike you wish to check out before doing so. I.E. Pinch the tires to make sure they are not flat, ensure you can adjust the seat to the proper height, squeeze brake levers, etc.

If you have a B-card:
1. Choose one of the locked bikes.
2. Press the silver button on the bike’s dock.*
3. Touch your B-card to the square behind the silver button.
4. Remove the bike once the locks open (dock will start beeping after the bike is unlocked).
If you do not have a B-card, but are already a member:
1. Wake the touchscreen.
2. Follow the prompts on the touchscreen. When prompted, swipe the same credit card registered with your membership.
3. When prompted, enter the dock number of the bike you wish to check out.
4. The kiosk will unlock the bike from the dock you chose. The dock holding the bike will beep until the bike is removed.
If you do not have a B-card and have not yet purchased a membership:
1. Wake the touchscreen.
2. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen to purchase a temporary pass.
3. When prompted, enter the dock number of the bike you wish to check out.
4. The kiosk will unlock the bike from the dock you chose. The dock holding the bike will beep until the bike is removed
How to Inspect Bikes (pdf)
Grab your bike and go.
1. Adjust your seat, strap on your helmet, and go.
2. Additional fees apply for longer rides dependent on type of pass used.
How to adjust seat / safe riding (pdf)
Park your bike at any Des Moines BCycle station.
1. Return your bike to any BCycle station by locking it into an available dock.
2. Wait for rapid blinks of the green light and multiple beeps. That’s your signal that the bike has been securely returned.
3. Pro tip: If you don't see lights or hear beeps make sure the bike is locked into a station.

How it Works

Buy a Pass

Checkout a Bike

Make sure to inspect the bike before checkout. Check for flat tires, squeeze both brake levers and adjust the seat height.

Use the kiosk screen

Use the BCycle mobile app

Go for a Ride

Ride cool, be safe

Where will you go?

Return to any Station

Pick a station, any station

Station full?

Use the BCycle app for easy navigation

How it Works

Purchase a membership.

Choose a bike.

Please note, it is a good idea to inspect the bike you wish to check out before doing so. I.E. Pinch the tires to make sure they are not flat, ensure you can adjust the seat to the proper height, squeeze brake levers, etc.If you have a B-card:

If you do not have a B-card, but are already a member:

If you do not have a B-card and have not yet purchased a membership:

Grab your bike and go.

Park your bike at any Des Moines BCycle station.

Please note, it is a good idea to inspect the bike you wish to check out before doing so. I.E. Pinch the tires to make sure they are not flat, ensure you can adjust the seat to the proper height, squeeze brake levers, etc.

If you have a B-card: